Exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read the usages to learn how to use them in sentences. After this, take the quiz based on the vocabulary to check how much you learnt. This will really help you boost up your learning. 

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1. IMPROBABLE (ADJECTIVE): असंभव
Pronunciation: im•praw•buh•bl
Meaning: not likely to be true or to happen.
Synonyms: not likely, doubtful
Antonyms: probable
Sentence: This account of events was seen by the jury as most improbable.

2. TIRESOME (ADJECTIVE): थकाने वाला
Pronunciation: tai•uh•sm
Meaning: that makes you angry or bored; annoying
Synonyms: dull, tedious
Antonyms: interesting
Sentence: Weeding is a tiresome but essential job.

3. AUGMENT (VERB): बढ़ाना 
Pronunciation: aug•ment
Meaning: increase.
Synonyms: add to, supplement
Antonyms: decrease
Sentence: He augmented his summer income by painting.

4. RIFE (ADJECTIVE): व्याप्त
Pronunciation: rife
Meaning: widespread
Synonyms: general common
Antonyms: scarce
Sentence: Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.

5. CONSEQUENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): अहम
Pronunciation: kawn•suh•kven•shl
Meaning: happening as a direct result of a particular situation or event.
Synonyms: resultant, ensuing
Antonyms: casual
Sentence: A loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds.

6. GLOSSY (ADJECTIVE): आकर्षक
Pronunciation: glaws•ee
Meaning: expensive.
Synonyms: high-quality, stylish
Antonyms: cheap
Sentence: That is just another glossy TV miniseries.

7. COMPLACENCY (NOUN): शालीनता
Pronunciation: kuhm•play•suhns•ee
Meaning: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Synonyms: self-satisfaction, self-approval
Antonyms: dissatisfaction
Sentence: Bob's complacency in his current job is evident; he never seeks out new challenges or opportunities for growth.

8. COAX (VERB): फुसलाना
Pronunciation: kokes
Meaning: gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
Synonyms: persuade, cajole
Antonyms: dissuade
Sentence: The mother tried to coax her child into eating some vegetables by making funny faces.

9. STRIFE (NOUN): झगडा
Pronunciation: strife
Meaning: angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony
Sentence: The country was torn apart by political strife, leading to protests and unrest.

10. SABOTAGE (VERB): नुक़सान पहुंचाना
Pronunciation: sa•buh•taazh
Meaning: deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
Synonyms: vandalize, destroy
Antonyms: strengthen
Sentences: The rival team attempted to sabotage our chances  winning by spreading false rumors about our star player.